The
nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is an odd-looking
mammal covered with armored plates, and is about the size of a cat.
Armadillos are not native to Florida, but are now common over most of
the state. Armadillos like forested or semi-open habitats with
loose textured soil that allows them to dig easily. They dig
burrows for homes or to escape predators. They eat many insects,
or other invertebrates, and some plants. They most often feed at
night, and have very poor eyesight.
The
nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is an odd-looking
mammal covered with armored plates, and is about the size of a cat.
Armadillos are not native to Florida, but are now common over most of
the state. Armadillos like forested or semi-open habitats with
loose textured soil that allows them to dig easily. They dig
burrows for homes or to escape predators. They eat many insects,
or other invertebrates, and some plants. They most often feed at
night, and have very poor eyesight.